AVOCADO TOAST

Keep it simple: Toasted Naan & Avocado 

Quote of the week

“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.” 

― Plutarch

Yummy Healthy Dinner Recipe

Ingredients:
Chicken
Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Potato

Instructions:
Chicken (shoot for organic, no artificial flavors or ingredients)
Sweet Potato plain (no butter needed)
Brussels Sprouts

Kids Eat Right!

article of the week
Did you know that teenagers need more iron than younger children? Add these iron sources into your meals: Read More

hot tip
If your child is only interested in peanut butter sandwiches, that’s OK! But try to encourage variety: Read More

recipe of the week
Is there a sweet tooth in your house? Satisfy it with a healthy Nutty Fruit Crumble for dessert! Read More

Smoking Bans: An Unintended Consequence?

Smoking bans may have an unexpected public health benefit -- fewer premature births and fewer childhood asthma attacks. Read More

Grandparents Help Kids Develop Good Eating Habits

Grandkids are a grandparent’s greatest treasure.  From time to time during grandchildren’s young lives, grandparents may have the pleasure of being their caregiver.  Show them how to be healthy, including how to make healthy food choices–an important way grandparents show how much they love and care about their grandchildren. As a proud grandmother, I can [...]

Quote of the Week

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. ― Oscar Wilde

BREAKFAST - OATMEAL with strawberry & banana

Recipe:

• 1/2 Cup of Oatmeal (old fashion rolled oats)
• 4 Strawberries
• 1 Medium banana
• 1/3 Cup of 2% Milk

Instructions:

• Measure 1/2 Cup of Oatmeal put in bowl.
• Add small amount of water and place in the microwave for 2 minutes
• Slice strawberries and bananas 
• Pour 1/3 cup of 2% milk

Teaching Kids Food Safety Tips for a Healthy Next Generation

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures that America’s meat, poultry, and processed egg products are safe and wholesome. Educating the public on proper food handling practices is a core agency mission as well. It’s even more important when one considers the impact safe food handling practices have on children. With a generation of [...] Read More:

Producing Positive Results During National Nutrition Month

Healthy eating plus physical fitness equals a positive lifestyle. It is a concept that has been talked about for years. Fruits and vegetables are an integral part of the equation and a corner stone for National Nutrition Month. Through a number of services, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) ensures that fresh, high-quality produce can [...] Read more: 

USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms

Team Nutrition Grants Available to Improve the Health and Future of America's Children

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $5.5 million in new grants to support schools as they continue to provide school lunches and breakfasts that give children the nutrition they need to learn and grow. Over 90 percent of schools are successfully meeting new meal nutrition standards, serving meals with more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and low-fat dairy, and less sodium and fat. These new grants provide support to schools to help them achieve or continue to meet those standards. The grants focus on implementation of Smarter Lunchrooms strategies, a broad toolkit of easy-to-implement, evidence-based practices designed to increase consumption of healthier foods and decrease plate waste. Read More:

QUOTE of the week

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on Flax seed bread

Try this healthy lunch! 

• 2 Slices of flax seed bread 
• Turkey (low sodium)
• 1 Slice Swiss Cheese (reduced fat, low sodium)
• Tomato 
• Spinach
• Mustard

Total calories: 210 

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Environmental Factors Tied to Autism Clusters

An analysis of an insurance claims database of 100 million patients has found clustering of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) in counties across the U.S.
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Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Future

Here's why that's so important: A well-balanced breakfast offers an important nutritional foundation for a productive and healthy day, at any age. School breakfast fosters success in the classroom, and also plays a critical role in helping children develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. Read MORE: 

Quote

“The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” 
― E.E. Cummings

HEALTHY EASY RECIPE

Ingredients:

• Spinach
• Brussels Sprouts 
• Trader Joe's Reduced Fat Cilantro salad dressing

Directions:

• Add cold spinach to bowl
• Heat up Brussels Sprouts (easy if you use microwaveable Brussels Sprouts)
• Place warm Brussels Sprouts on bed of spinach
• Add dressing and toss

National Nutrition Month - 2014 - From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

National Nutrition Month - 2014 - From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Researchers Claim Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's

Published: Mar 9, 2014 | Updated: Mar 9, 2014

Blood biomarkers in cognitively normal seniors were associated with their 3-year risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease, researchers said, although the accuracy fell short of what would normally be acceptable for a screening test. 
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Fruits of the diabetes research

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat.

Like sweets? Fruits are sweet, and a study indicates these sweets can lower the risk of diabetes. At the Harvard School of Public Health, researcher Qi Sun saw signs of this in data from 1984 to 2008 on more than 187,000 people.

He compared people who ate at least two servings a week of certain whole fruits – particularly blueberries, grapes and apples – with people who ate less than one serving a month. The fruit eaters had a 23 percent lower risk of diabetes. 
Read more: Fruits of the diabetes research

PCP Visits May Cut Colon Cancer Incidence

Just as researchers had earlier found an association between primary care provider visits and death from colorectal cancer, they now have found the same regarding incidence of colorectal cancer. Read more: PCP Visits May Cut Colon Cancer Incidence

Kids Eat Right - This weeks message!

Article of the week

When a relative pushes food to your child, it may lead to unhealthy eating behavior. Learn how to tackle this tricky problem! More >>

Hot tip Great news! In the 2014-15 school year, all grains offered in the cafeteria will be whole grains. More >>

Recipe of the week  Thanks to a tasty glaze and additions like pecans and cranberries, kids are sure to ask for a second helping of these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts!  More >>  Featured video Slash fat and calories from traditional breaded chicken by making your own Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce! More >>

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REMEMBER THIS......

“Your purpose may not always be obvious, but always remember that you do have a purpose".   -Rodney Williams 

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HighChi Energy lifts your resonance. When your resonance is high, life unfolds magically. Ultimately, HighChi Energy Jewelry was created to help you come home. Home to who you truly are, to who you have always been. Check out the collection:

Alcohol in the movies

A study indicates movies rated for teen audiences are showing more alcohol. Elaina Bergamini of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire looked at data on hit movies from 1996 through 2009. She says appearances of branded alcohol in movies rated G, PG- and PG-13 rose from 80 to 145 a year.

Bergamini says there are controls on tobacco appearances, and they were not rising, but alcohol lacks similar controls. Alcohol in the movies

Are Older Adults Getting Sharper Mentally?

Men and women who reached their mid-90s in 2010 were mentally sharper than those who hit that mark a decade earlier, according to a Danish cohort study.

The finding is a challenge to the "failure-of-success" hypothesis, in which increased longevity, caused by lowering death from chronic diseases, actually leads to an overall decline in the health of elderly people, according to Kaare Christensen, MD, of the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark, and colleagues. Read More

Reducing Food Waste: It’s More Than Just Cleaning Your Plate

When you think of steps that can be taken to improve our environment and mitigate climate change, “reducing food waste” probably doesn’t come to mind right away.  But in fact, food waste is an important factor in climate change, because wasted food represents 20 percent by weight of the solid waste going to landfills. 
Read more: Reducing Food Waste: It’s More Than Just Cleaning Your Plate

Kids Eat Right! This Weeks Message

Article of the week

Even if you’re struggling to pay your bills, there are resources available to help you and your family eat nutritious meals. More >>

Hot tip Coupons are not always budget-friendly. Make sure to compare prices first. The best value may not be the product with the coupon. More >>

Recipe of the week  Salad on a stick? We gave the classic Italian salad a brand new look and made it fun for kids and the rest of the family! More >> Featured video Grill some chicken this weekend and toss with homemade dressing to make this Celery Apple Pecan Chicken Salad. More >>                                              Kids Eat Right KER website.

Key to Preventing Severe Hypoglycemia Is Support

CHICAGO -- Conventional injections of insulin and use of an insulin pump worked equally well at preventing severe hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetics with impaired awareness of hypoglycemia when patients were provided with the same level of education and support, a randomized controlled trial showed. Read more

Scientists’ Secret Ingredient for a Better Burger

This post is part of the Science Today feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. Chances are that you—or whoever’s the “grillmaster” at your house—have your own “secret ingredient” for making grilled burgers taste even better. 
Read more: Scientists’ Secret Ingredient for a Better Burger

Summer teen drinking

Teenagers are most likely to take their first drink in the summer. But parents can help to steer them away from it by talking with them, so everyone agrees on ground rules. 
Read More: Summer teen drinking

Melanoma More Deadly in Young Men

Young men with melanoma were 55% more likely to die than their female counterparts, according to a population-based study with up to 20 years of follow-up. Read More

Kids Eat Right - This weeks message!

Article of the week

Want to make homemade meals for your family but don’t have the extra time? Use the slow cooker for hectic weeknights! More >>  

Hot tip Next time your kids want a snack, look to whole grain snacks such as cereal mixed with dried fruit and nuts. More >>

Recipe of the week  Spend more time with your family and less time cooking. You can prepare these Chicken Tacos with Salsa Verde in a slow cooker. More >>   Featured video Looking for a meal that will feed a family of four for under $10? Spicy Chili Turkey Pitas fits the bill! More >>

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Daily HealthBeat Tip Update

Survey data from 21 states find that about 1 in 8 people age 60 and older report some amount of confusion or memory loss. The study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at people who reported this happening more or getting worse over the previous 12 months.
Read more: Daily HealthBeat Tip Update

Home Birth Safer for Low-Risk Women?

Women with low risk pregnancies who chose to give birth at home had a lower rate of severe acute complications than women who planned a hospital birth, but the differences were statistically significant only for those who'd given birth before, according to findings of a Dutch cohort study involving nearly 150,000 low-risk women. 
Read more: Home Birth Safer for Low-Risk Women?

Baldness Drug May Curb Taste for Alcohol

Some men taking finasteride (Propecia) for male pattern hair loss also lost their taste for alcohol, preliminary research showed. Read more: Baldness Drug May Curb Taste for Alcohol 

Man up

Minority men face certain health challenges. Black men have a high risk of dying from heart disease. Latino men are diagnosed with AIDS three times as often as white men. But men can do things that can protect their health. Most health plans cover recommended preventive services like screenings at no cost under the health care law. Read more: Man up

Observation of Prostate Cancer Safe, Saves $$$

Observation topped initial treatment for low-risk prostate cancer in terms of cost and effectiveness, according to a decision-analysis study. Both active surveillance and watchful waiting proved more effective and less expensive than immediate treatment. In a comparison of the two observation strategies, watchful waiting added 2 months of quality-adjusted life expectancy and saved $11,000 to $15,000 versus active surveillance, depending on the patient's age. Read more: Observation of Prostate Cancer Safe, Saves $$$

Kids Eat Right - July 17, 2013: Look For Whole Grains

Article of the week

Next time you go shopping, keep your family healthy by choosing whole grains over refined grains. More >>
  

Hot tip Children love feeding themselves. It gives them a sense of independence and helps them learn when they are full. Here are some healthful finger foods toddlers can feed themselves. More >>

Recipe of the week  This recipe for Poached Pears over Ice Cream with Caramel, combines pears with the rich taste of caramel and is a great way to enjoy them throughout the year. More >>   Featured video Try these Sticky Sesame Green Beans for the next family dinner. They're great accompanied by chicken and brown rice or your kids can eat them cold as a snack right out of the refrigerator. More >>

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Kids Eat Right - This Weeks Message!

Article of the week

Stay within your grocery budget while feeding your family right with these five
easy tips.  More >>

Hot tip Salsa is a healthy and delicious way to add the right amount of spiciness or  sweetness to your dish. Get creative and add your favorite chopped fruits or veggies. More >>

Recipe of the week  This have-it-your-way chili can be made with ground turkey or ground beef and can even be vegetarian. Enjoy the slightly sweet flavor added by the carrot.  More >> Featured video Want something easy to make on busy weeknights? Try this Almond Crusted Tilapia, a dish your entire family will enjoy. More >>

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Smoking away teeth

Smoking can do more than make your teeth yellow.

Camping with Kids? There’s a Method to this Madness

As an environmental educator, I’ve taken tons of kids outside for fun and educational experiences in the woods. Now, I am looking forward taking my own son out for his first discoveries and to create memories we’ll share for years to come. I figured I would share my personal camping tips with you. Plus, May [...]

Teens in profile

Teenage girls may want to take a look in the virtual mirror. Your profile picture, bio, and interests, might say more about you than you want. Read more: Teens in profile

Obesity: Guessing Calories Misses Mark

About one in four people eating at fast-food restaurants underestimate the calorie content of their meals by at least 500 calories, a survey of over 3,000 customers at six fast-food chains suggests. Read more

Kids Eat Right! Week of May 27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day! 

Article of the week

Have you considered a vegetarian diet for your child, but aren’t sure if you’re ready to take the plunge? A flexitarian diet may be a happy middle ground. 
More >>

Hot tip While cow’s milk is a great source of calcium, hold off on giving it to children under 12 months of age. More >>

Featured video Try this popcorn treat for your next family movie night. It has crunchy goodness without the added fat or calories you find at the local movie theatre. More >>

Recipe of the week 

Your kids (and the adults in your household) will love these chicken nuggets! Plus they are gluten-free! More >>

Kids Eat Right! - Week of May 13, 2013

Article of the week

A recent study says there may be a link to asthma in children who are overweight

or obese, especially if there is excess body fat around the abdomen.More >>

Hot tip Physical activity is important during every stage of life, even infancy.More >>

Featured video This Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a comfort food but also  healthy. Plus, it freezes well! More >>

Recipe of the week 

Kids love smoothies! This Blue Banana Smoothie has a surprise ingredient  that adds more nutrition while still being delicious! More >>

No Easy Path to Slimness, Patients Say of Procedure

The standard knock on weight-loss surgery is that it amounts to taking the easy way out. But people interviewed on Tuesday who have had the same type of surgery as Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey say it is not so. No Easy Path to Slimness, Patients Say of Procedure

Teens ate 'too many calories' at Subway and McDonald's, study says

Adolescents who went to McDonald’s and Subway in Los Angeles bought about the same number of calories at each, despite Subway's reputation as a healthier place to eat, researchers said. Teens ate 'too many calories' at Subway and McDonald's, study says

Ayurveda: India's 5,000-Year-Old Diet and Wellness Plan

For more than 5,000 years, ayurveda has been practiced to promote wellness in India. From the Sanskrit words ayurs (life) and veda (knowledge), ayurveda branches from Hindu scriptures called the Vedas, and has influenced Buddhist philosophy, Eastern and Western health care — and it is beginning to find a place in diet trends. Its practitioners consider ayurveda to be a sacred system that unites natural elements, spirituality and diet. In short, nourishment of the body is tethered to nourishment of the mind and soul. Read more: Ayurveda: India's 5,000-Year-Old Diet and Wellness Plan

Vitamin E a ‘potential weapon’ against obesity related disease: Study

Consumption of vitamin E could help to battle the symptoms of liver disease brought on by obesity, according to new research. Vitamin E a ‘potential weapon’ against obesity related disease: Study

More vitamin D may mean faster recovery from muscle injury

Increased blood levels of vitamin D may increase the rate of muscle recovery after intensive exercise, says a new study from Utah-based scientists.
More vitamin D may mean faster recovery from muscle injury

Professor: Does it look like a juice? Does it pour like a juice? Is there an orange on the label?...

Consumers expect to see added sugar in donuts and candy bars. But when they discover reams of it in dried fruits, juices and other products marketed as healthy foods, they feel shortchanged, and rightly so, according to one nutrition expert. Professor: Does it look like a juice? Does it pour like a juice? Is there an orange on the label?...

Do all children like sugary and fatty foods? Perhaps not, finds study

Children from different cultures prefer different levels of fat and sweetness in foods and drinks, suggests new research that calls into question the idea that all children are predisposed to fatty and sugary tastes. Do all children like sugary and fatty foods? Perhaps not, finds study

Kids Eat Right! Week of May 7, 2013

Article of the week

Does your child have gluten intolerance? It's easy to prepare healthful,  gluten-free meals without breaking the bank. More >>

Hot tip Research continues to demonstrate family meals are a great way to  promote healthy family eating habits! More >>

Featured video Looking for something that’s low in calories, high in fiber and crunchy?

How about these Parsnip Shoestring Fries? More >>

Recipe of the week 

Looking for a hearty pizza crust that can hold a multitude of toppings and

is gluten-free? Try this Brown Rice and Flaxseed Pizza Crust! More >>

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